Voting Rights
Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy. But too many Californians have difficulty accessing the ballot box because of systemic discrimination. The ACLU of Northern California works to remove barriers to voting and ensure that eligible voters know their rights.
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Legal Analysis: One of the Most Consequential U.S. Supreme Court Terms in Recent History
In one of the most consequential terms in recent history, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down decisions that will reshape the law for years to come.
ACLU of Northern California Files Amicus Brief Supporting State's Challenge to Shasta County's Illegal Measure B That Would Make it Harder for Eligible Voters to Cast Ballots
Measure B takes away mail voting for nearly all Shasta County residents
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
After This Supreme Court Term, We're Doubling Down on America's Founding Promise
The struggle between exclusion and equal protection defines American history — and this moment.
ACLU Releases Statement in SCOTUS Ruling Watson v. RNC
A voting rights victory affecting millions who vote by mail
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Cases, Campaigns & Legislation
Jul 24, 2018
Chiu v. Secretary of State Padilla (Voting Rights)
The Disability Rights California (DRC) and the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Northern California sued Secretary of State Alex Padilla for failing to provide voter registration services for low-income Californians and Californians with disabilities.
Apr 17, 2018
Asian Americans Advancing Justice v. Padilla (Language Assistance)
The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Northern California, Asian Americans Advancing Justice — Asian Law Caucus, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice — Los Angeles filed suit against Secretary of State Alex Padilla demanding increased access to language assistance for limited English proficient voters in California.
Mar 5, 2018
La Follette v. Padilla (CA Vote-By-Mail Signature Match)
45,000 ballots were discarded - without notice - in California's November 2016 election. This ACLU Foundation of Northern California lawsuit asks that future voters be given an opportunity to fix any signature match problems before their votes are thrown away.
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